[Portfolio of two facsimiles of work from the Kelmscott Press, two original gatherings from the Kelmscott Chaucer, and a prospectus for the Basilisk Press facsimile of the Kelmscott Chaucer].

Kelmscott Press

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The Kelmscott Press, founded by William Morris and Emery Walker, published 53 books in 66 volumes between 1891 and 1898. Each book was designed and ornamented by Morris and printed by hand in limited editions of around 300. Many books were illustrated by Edward Burne-Jones. Kelmscott Press books sought to replicate the style of 15th-century printing and were part of the Gothic revival movement. Kelmscott Press started the contemporary fine press movement, which focuses on the craft and design of...

Morris, William, 1834-1896

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Basilisk Press

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Grabhorn Press

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Fine printing firm established in San Francisco, California, by Edwin Grabhorn and his brother, Robert. From the description of Grabhorn Press records, 1917-1973. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 82842847 Robert (1900-1973) and Edwin (1889-1968) Grabhorn, from Indiana, began printing in 1911 in Seattle, later moved to Indianapolis, and established the Grabhorn Press in San Francisco in 1920. It soon became internationally known for fine craftsmanship...

Goudy, Frederic W. (Frederic William), 1865-1947

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Frederic William Goudy was an American type designer. After a career in real estate, he began his career as a type designer at 40 and created over 120 type styles including University of California Oldstyle, exclusively for the University of California Press, and Goudy Old Style. Goudy founded the Village Press with Will H. Ransom and was the Art Director for the Lanston Monotype Machine Company from 1920 until his death in 1947. From the description of Frederic W. Goudy collection, ...

Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?

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Epithet: of Add MS 38658 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000301.0x00021a ...

Chaucer, Geoffrey, d. 1400

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William Morris' Kelmscott Press published The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now newly imprinted [edited by F. S. Ellis; ornamented with pictures designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, and engraved on wood by W. H. Hooper] in 1896. From the guide to the Proofs and drawings for, The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now newly imprinted, 1892-1896., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) William Morris' Kelmscott Press published The works of Geoffrey Chaucer: now ne...